Drive chain adjustment - SV650.org

Shawthing · 18-06-11, 07:48 AM

So first time my drive chain slack needs adjusting on my pointy:

Refering to the owners manual.
'Loosen the axle nut'. Well the spanners in the under seat tool kit aint up to the job. Even a pair of 9" adjustable spanners set at 22 and 24mm won't budge it.

I note the axle nut should be retightened to 100Nm.
So
1) On average how often am i goin to have to adjust the slack?
2) What real life tools am i goin to need for this job. Thinkin 22 and 24mm nut drivers , torque setting arms etc?

timwilky · 18-06-11, 08:05 AM

Buy a 2' breaker bar, decent sockets, spanners and a torque wrench.

MJC-DEV · 18-06-11, 10:29 AM

Decent 1/2 inch drive socket set will last a lifetime and will handle the biggest jobs on the bike. Torque wrench useful if you can afford it.

As to how often - depends on use, quality of chain, lube, conditions etc. Generally whenever it needs it

18-06-11, 12:13 PM

I just adjusted my curvy chain using these tools

18-06-11, 02:39 PM

Remember to note where the alignment markers are before you break the axle nut. Saves you the job of doing a proper wheel alignment before tightening everything up if you can't be arsed.

Shawthing · 19-06-11, 01:52 PM

Well
Halfords Torque wrench (£70) and 1/2"-24mm socket (£6).

Bit of search and i came across Clas Ohlson.
Torque wrench (£27.99) 60 TO 210Nm and Chrome Vanadium 1/2""-24mm socket (£2.69)

And they have shop in Manchester Arndale

Quick trip and tools bought.

Nut loosened (just needed the extra leaverage) . Chain adjusted. Perfic.

18-06-11, 07:48 AM	#1
Shawthing Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 396	Drive chain adjustment So first time my drive chain slack needs adjusting on my pointy: Refering to the owners manual. 'Loosen the axle nut'. Well the spanners in the under seat tool kit aint up to the job. Even a pair of 9" adjustable spanners set at 22 and 24mm won't budge it. I note the axle nut should be retightened to 100Nm. So 1) On average how often am i goin to have to adjust the slack? 2) What real life tools am i goin to need for this job. Thinkin 22 and 24mm nut drivers , torque setting arms etc? __________________ SK9 Sport Black Delkevic can. Non arbores caesa suum mittere nuntius, sed magnum numerum electrons uehementissime incommo.

18-06-11, 08:05 AM	#2
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Drive chain adjustment Buy a 2' breaker bar, decent sockets, spanners and a torque wrench. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

18-06-11, 10:29 AM	#3
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: Drive chain adjustment Decent 1/2 inch drive socket set will last a lifetime and will handle the biggest jobs on the bike. Torque wrench useful if you can afford it. As to how often - depends on use, quality of chain, lube, conditions etc. Generally whenever it needs it

18-06-11, 12:13 PM	#4
pce13 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Drive chain adjustment I just adjusted my curvy chain using these tools

18-06-11, 02:39 PM	#5
Hyweldrums Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Drive chain adjustment Remember to note where the alignment markers are before you break the axle nut. Saves you the job of doing a proper wheel alignment before tightening everything up if you can't be arsed. Last edited by Hyweldrums; 18-06-11 at 02:57 PM.

19-06-11, 01:52 PM	#6
Shawthing Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 396	Re: Drive chain adjustment Well Halfords Torque wrench (£70) and 1/2"-24mm socket (£6). Bit of search and i came across Clas Ohlson. Torque wrench (£27.99) 60 TO 210Nm and Chrome Vanadium 1/2""-24mm socket (£2.69) And they have shop in Manchester Arndale Quick trip and tools bought. Nut loosened (just needed the extra leaverage) . Chain adjusted. Perfic. __________________ SK9 Sport Black Delkevic can. Non arbores caesa suum mittere nuntius, sed magnum numerum electrons uehementissime incommo. Last edited by Shawthing; 19-06-11 at 01:54 PM.

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